Overstimulated & Finding Your Hype People

Giggles, never ending to-do lists, and the chaos of home ownership - I kick things off all over the place. Rest assured, you'll be laughing with me (and might even be able to relate). 

On top of the life updates and ridiculousness of my overwhelming to-do list, I also stress the importance of having "hype" people in your life. You never know when you're going to run into Ryan Seacrest, then your friends tries to give him your podcast Instagram handle. Did she succeed? You'll have to listen to find out. The main point is no matter where you are on your journey, you need people in your corner hyping you up, believing in you, and rooting you on because it's hard carrying everything yourself. Those special people deserve a callout because we'd be lost without ya. 

You have the magic, and it's ok to let someone put it on spotlight.

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Transcript

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Hey, hey, hey. Welcome back to another episode of The In-Between. I'm your host, Elizabeth Cheney. Uh, I'm just gonna go ahead and preface, I am overwhelmed, I'm overstimulated. I am. Not doing so well in all this chaos of my house. But you know what? We're here recording, so that is a, triumph. Nonetheless. I don't even know if that word really makes sense for the context. I am just all over the place. How's this episode gonna go? You know what, it's anyone's game at this point. So welcome. Thank you for being here. If you're new here, well, you picked quite the episode to come listen on. So. Ah, you know, lemme just take a deep breath. Goodness gracious. So I don't even know where to begin. It's not that one thing in particular has happened, it's just. The to-dos are never ending when it comes to this house. I think, okay, I hired a handyman. He came and did all this stuff that's gonna make me feel great. it did, it did make me feel great. I wanna preface that. I don't wanna disregard all the work I had done and all the money I paid to get it done. but it's like, oh, well that just highlighted all the other things I have to do. It's like, when do the to-dos stop? I'd like to know on top of my extroversion that just needs to chill the fuck out because I'm doing this, I'm doing that. I'm trying to get back into the podcast, which also means networking, reaching out to people, which again. I'm sure the next episode that I record, I'm gonna be coolest cucumber. I'm gonna be cool, calm, collected, and be like, oh man, I was freaking out. P I'm a G. But right now, today, this week, I'm overwhelmed. I'm overwhelmed. You know, this house is a lot for one little girly like myself, and I'm also realizing just how much handy skills I do not have. I'm not saying I can't build a piece of furniture, but I am saying I can't find a stud in a wall to save my life. I am saying I don't even know how to do little screw caps. You know the things, the plastic things that go into the wall that. I don't know, support the screw. I don't know why it's gonna be a two part deal, but I cannot do it to save my life. I mean, heck, we all know that I almost died hanging a sh uh, almost a shower curtain. Let's hope I don't die doing that. But I almost died hanging a, a curtain rod. So that should have been my foreshadow as to what I was gonna get myself into with this house. Uh, you know, all that said and done, I feel like I'm just pouring out money. It's like, okay, one big chunk of change there. One big chunk of change there. And then I'm like, oh, well now that this is done, I wanna get this podcast studio going. And, uh, that costs money to get those chairs. I feel like I'm whi whining, but it's my podcast so I can do that. Hopefully it's entertaining, but it's just like, wow. So much. There's so much to do. I'll give you an example. I bought a shed. I have no business putting a shed together, but I'm gonna try because I cannot handle all the power tools and all the shit that's in my house. That's just taking up space. So what is she gonna do? She's gonna try to build this shed because it's a put together shed and, uh, my whole backyard is pretty much a slope, so that makes that fun for me. But. There is like one little area that is flat and I'm, I'm just gonna take it. Is it gonna look aesthetically pleasing? I have no earthly idea, but guess what? I'm gonna put that damn shed together if it kills me. And you know, it might because said curtain rod on top of that, I saw this thing on the internet that was like, the reason I procrastinate is'cause I'm so good at procrastinating and I always get it done. So then I continue to procrastinate.'cause I always, you know, wow. I think I just kinda went in circles there. Basically, my point being is I procrastinate so much because I always get the job done. It might stress me out to no end getting there. It might, you know. Almost die hanging a curtain rod. But I get it all done and that's why my brain cannot stop procrastinating. And honestly, I'll throw myself a bone here. It's not that I procrastinate a lot, it's just. I don't know. I get stuck in my head. I get lost in all the thoughts. I get lost in all the things I have to do because it's like you gotta do all these things in the house and then you gotta build all these things. And then there's your podcast that you wanna do, and then you wanna finish updating your website because again, I'm only halfway through with my speaking. Gotta figure that out. A blog post, never met her. Maybe one day we'll get there. A newsletter, a dream, quite the dream. Jokes aside, I know it'll all come together'cause it is slowly but surely, but I shit you not, it's like you knock five things off and 15 more pop up and I'm like, huh? Oh my God. What am I gonna get above water? Because I'm overwhelmed. I'm so overwhelmed. You know what? Let's be honest. She's not gonna stop meeting people. She's not gonna stop talking to people. She's not gonna stop being an extrovert because that is who I am. So I might as well just embrace it. So I'll find a balance. I'll find a balance. I mean. I am brushing my teeth, you know, morning and night. So there's a win. I am washing my face for the most part. Oh, and my, my doctor would be happy to know that I'm still taking all my vitamins routinely. So there are some wins. Snaps for Liz. Snaps. Snaps for Liz. But one thing, I mean, there's a lot that I wanna say, but kind of on the same topic, I, one thing I wanna say is I would love. Some masculine energy around here. Not even necessarily for my own romantic, dare I say sexual needs, I just mean handyman. Literally a handyman needs. I don't have a dad. I don't have any brothers. My cousin, my male cousin lives in frigging North Carolina now, which miss him. Love you guys so much. and my uncle has like hip surgery. I don't freaking know all this to say I don't really have a lot of male energy. To come help me and as a strong, independent woman who don't need no man, I know that's hard for me to say and I want you to know the situation must be dire for me to admit that I need a man's help. Not that my girlfriends can't help, but like for example, we can't all reach some of the things that I need help with. We all don't have tools that I'm sure some men have. And maybe I'm generalizing, I don't even freaking know. All I know is if there could just be someone that shows up at my door and is like, Hey. Let me help you. I'd probably cry. I, yeah, I'd definitely probably cry. I'd give you a big hug. I'd cook you a home cooked meal and I would be very grateful. So if there's anyone who fits that profile, who would like to help me not feel so much like I'm drowning, applications are open, literally my door's open. I think at this point I would take anyone with a pulse that isn't gonna kill me or steal from me, so that'd be great. because the handyman that I hired was a little expensive and I don't know if I can hire him again. Okay. Okay. That's been their conversation. Uh, but anyways, it's all great. Like here I am talking about all the to-dos and instead I'm recording an episode. So priorities, because those dreams aren't gonna dream themself. They're not gonna happen themself. Definitely gotta do it. Do the damn thing. And it's like. Wow. I can just sit here and think about all the things I have to do, and oh, maybe I'll do it tomorrow, or I'll do this tomorrow, or the podcast, blah, blah, blah. And it's like. At some point you have to stop yourself and go, it's only gonna get done if you actually do it. Simply said, but gosh darn, if that is not such a hard pill to swallow sometimes I saw this thing as well on the internet.'cause the internet is our source of truth. Right? Right. Uh, it is A-A-D-H-D profile. Profile. I file, whoa, can't even speak. I'm getting ahead of myself. An A DHD profile I follow on Instagram. And I forget what they called it, but the premise is you have different lists in different rooms and it helps your brain, I don't know, process it differently, not feel so overwhelmed, not feel so like, like scattered. Because the thing is everything's gotta get done. And although I've worked really hard on the whole, it doesn't have to get done right now, but it's like. In the situation I'm in, there's just a never ending flow of things to do and it's like, holy moly. So I've thought about maybe I'll have my tasks around the house list in one room. Then I have my goals, podcasts, in between all of that stuff in another room. And then, you know, my personal to-dos, things I gotta do, like for example, gotta get my admissions done because my birthday is like just around the corner, which. Happy taurus season. You know, yesterday I was like, oh yeah, at start of taurus season I'm feeling great. Boom, ba boom. I feel the power. And then, another sleepless night I woke up stressed out because, well, there was like so many fires at work and it was quite, quite the, the hustle and bustle. So it's just been a lot. But she gets through it because she has to, she has to survive. but It's all good. It's all good. Just another chapter in my book. Goodness. But we'll see if that helps. You know, I will try anything once. So. Well, that's a lie. I don't think I would actually try skydiving because I'm terrified of heights, but, you know, never say never. So there's that. But back to the whole procrastinating thing, it would be great to break that cycle. I feel like I get better and better like little by little. and I'm sure anyone who's bought a house or is trying to. Make a place their own. Uh, you can feel me on the never ending to-dos. I am just gonna wind just a little bit more. It would be a lot easier with two people, but you know what? That we're not even gonna touch because I absolutely made the right decision there. and I am to OCD to handle having a roommate right now. I mean, I've made this space my own now, so like where are they gonna sleep on the couch, which I won't lie, my couch is pretty freaking comfortable, so maybe I will Hey, couch for rent anyways. it is just quite. Quite the life. jokes aside, procrastination aside, never ending to-do list aside. I am getting it done. I mean, now that I'm recording and I can let some of my excitement, for lack of better words, my eccentric self calm down a little bit. I do feel better. Do I have to go outside and touch grass a few times? Yes, I do. Uh, you know, yesterday I was so overwhelmed with work, so stressed out, I was like down in the dump, so to speak. I was feeling doom and gloom, like, oh my gosh, someone's stressed, someone's anxiety. And then I went outside and I let the sunshine hit my face and I was like, oh. This is what it's for. This is why we do it. This is why we need the sunshine. This is what they mean by touching grass. do I go outside throughout my day, especially when I'm stressed out? Normally, yes. I touch grass quite frequently and it helps. It works. Who knows? Maybe it's'cause I'm a earth sign, I don't freaking know, but I will take the sunshine on a cloudy day. Right. Right. so yeah, I am a little in over my head, but that's okay. I always land on my feet. Maybe this time, I am gonna ask for help. So if you wanna help your girl out again, I'll give you a home cooked meal. I'll give you a hug and I'll probably cry. I mean, the handyman installed my ceiling fans, which is great, and I was trying to figure out what light bulbs to put in it, because regular light bulbs are, are too wide, like the bulb itself, not so much the base, but the bulb itself. So I look at the box, I see what light bulbs it says to order, and I'm not an idiot. I can read order said light bulbs and they're too skinny, they don't fit what in the hell? I blame Amazon. I absolutely blame Amazon'cause also screw Jeff Bezos. But also I buy a lot off Amazon'cause it's cheap and it's quick and I need it and I'm overwhelmed and it's easy. But all that to say, I don't know what I'm doing. I'm in over my head again, the screws, there's so many things that need to be screwed in my walls and I just need help. Okay. I think that's enough unloading. Um, hopefully your lives are not as chaotic, and if they are, well snaps. We'll get through this together. A couple of updates. I'm gonna get Invisalign, so in a couple of weeks I may have a lisp and you'll just have to deal with it. Hopefully it won't be too bad. That's one thing I asked the doctor. I was like, or the dentist. Well, the dentist is the doctor, right? Am I an idiot there too? I'm laughing at myself. Absolutely. They are a doctor. Uh, I was asking him, I was like, yo, so, uh, I have a podcast, big deal over here, and, uh, I just wanna know like, how was the lisp situation with the, the retainers? And he's like, you might have a slight one, but you'll get used to it and kind of adjust. And I was like, great, great, great, great. And they have to put these like things, I don't even know what you wanna call it. It's like, not an adhesion, but it's like this like. Not a bracket, but something that they put on your tooth that comes off once your invisalign's done. But it's, I guess, meant to kind of help the retainer pull your teeth in whatever direction you're trying to do. And he shows me a diagram of where they're gonna go in my mouth. And he's like, when you're not wearing the retainer, you can't really tell at all. But when you wear the retainer, you kind of see because the retainer is glossy and you see like the ridges and things like that. And I'm like, you got me wearing one of these things on one of my front teeth. So I have no idea if I'm gonna look like a clown. Uh, but you know, I only have to wear'em for like six months, so at least there's that. But oh my gosh. What am I getting myself into? I don't know. I really wanna Invisalign'cause I wanna fix my teeth. So that's a fun update. Then my mother and I have decided to go to New York in two weeks. Yeah. Decided that today, uh, it was kind of a surprise, but also I needed to use my companion ticket before I cancel my Amex card.'cause I wanna get a Chase card. not that Delta is bad, but you know, you gotta expand your horizons'cause delta's so fricking expensive. Anyways. All that said and done, I was not about to waste that companion pass. So we're gonna New York again, I can't wait. And it's gonna be even more fun because her hips are replaced. Did I word that? Did I say that right? She has new hips now versus when we went in August, she hadn't had her first surgery. So we're gonna be bebopping and you know, zooming through New York and get to see areas and parts that we didn't get to see before and maybe even get to explore Brooklyn at least for a day. So I'm so excited.'cause New York is definitely one of those cities that. I think I would thrive in, uh, don't know if I'm gonna move there because I have this giant ass house to take care of and I can't quite sell it yet. So a girl can dream. But you know, I've always said my dreams are gonna take me to New York all the time. So even if that's not home base, I. I'll still be there a lot. So that's exciting. Something to look forward to and uh, me and Ashley and our friend Tee Tee are gonna start planning our big European vest. Wow. I was gonna say vacation and destination that came out. Destination. So there's a new word for you. Uh, but we're gonna start planning that this weekend because that is around the corner too. Here I am complaining about money and I'm also the one spending it. So she is a Taurus through and through, but you know. I think I said this on the last episode, I'm only gonna be at this place in my life once ho hopefully, Lord willing, I'm not gonna be single forever. Uh, she does want a family eventually, but, you know, being single, being with my friends, getting to go travel the world and I don't know, just go do the damn thing. Like, I don't know. It's just exciting. So. Once in a lifetime trip, can't wait. Gonna start planning that. Literally, like we have so many ideas for itinerary, like even other countries involved. So who knows where this trip's gonna land. But I did say this is my budget, X, Y, Z, and I cannot go over it because I am one who will easily go over it. So we're trying to be responsible, you know, we don't wanna drown in debt. Just kidding. I don't have debt. We're okay. But. Again, this house just keeps presenting new things that must be done and bought, so gotta be careful on that, but it's gonna be fine. It's gonna be great. uh, I made a joke. Earlier about my sleep. I don't even remember what the joke was about.'cause that seems like years ago now. Uh, but no update there. Still not sleeping. I just bought magnesium spray.'cause I've heard that helps like you spread on your feet before you go to bed. And everyone who's recommended it says it puts me to bed like a baby. So maybe that will be my cure. Maybe that will be my fix. But let me tell you guys I am so stressed out as to why I'm not sleeping. I am sure that is creating more chaos in my life and adding to all of this like intense anxiety of like my to-dos and being overwhelmed, overstimulated. But holy shite. What does a girl gotta do to be able to sleep? I would love to know. I don't even care anymore about the bags under my eyes. I mean, of course I care, but like. I just wanna sleep at this point. I wanna sleep through the night. That doesn't involve me drinking or taking drugs. That's a lie. I don't take drugs, but you know what I mean. I tried doing the magnesium pill thing, like the capsule form, and then if I fell asleep, it gave me the most stressful dreams. I don't even wanna tell you some of the dreams I've had, but like things that are spooky, things that are scary, things that keep you up at night, like my mom getting murdered, like literally, knock on wood, find some wood. I mean, seriously, like what in the hell? Then I started drinking this powder stuff, like put it in some water before I go to bed. I thought that helped, but did it last night and I just stared at my ceiling. And then when I start to doze off, it's like I kind of come in between of like, huh, no pun intended, in between sleep and like being awake. And then I look at the clock, and again, it's 3:00 AM and we know how I feel about that. Where's the demons? Where's the ghost? Who's trying to get me? And I have like this really big mirror in front of my bed, which I love. However, when you are like delirious and half asleep. You know, it just takes one little light or whatever to just spook you to no end. So, I don't know. And I have these dreams that seem so realistic. I don't know, still trying to figure it out. Um, I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead at this point. I, oh God. I just, I, uh, it's a lot. It's a lot, but we're figuring it out. Again, remember I'm taking my vitamins, so at least there's that. I definitely think I am a culprit of the whole revenge bedtime thing. I, I talked about this like a year ago, and maybe you've seen it on the internet, but it's about like. Why you procrastinate going to bed. And although I will say I have now developed anxiety about going to sleep'cause I'm like stressed out. Am I gonna sleep tonight? I don't know. So I'm sure that's not helping. Oh God, I just need a win. Because I have so much going on during the day,'cause work has been insanely busy, and then I do what little bit I can, once I'm finished with whatever mental stimulation I have left, once the wee hours of the night start to creep in, I'm like, oh. Oh gosh. Am I gonna sleep tonight? I don't know. I don't know. And then I'll stay awake and then I'll be like, okay, it's midnight. I need to go to bed. But then it's like I've pushed through the sleepiness, not that I ever really feel sleepy. And yeah, here's the story. That's all she wrote. So I did just buy a projector from my bedroom, and I'm like, maybe if I have like some kind of like TV to go to bed too, maybe that will help. I'll try anything at this point. Well, for the most part. I won't try everything, but I will try all the healthy, safe recommendations you have to offer. So that's where my mental health is at. We are surviving. I'm going to just be, uh, overly positive and say we're thriving ish, but we're gonna get there because we always do.'cause we're gonna get help. Someone is gonna be like, oh my God, Elizabeth, let me help you. I want to help you. And I'm gonna be like, Ugh, my hero, or one my girlfriends is gonna frigging net up her. Shut up and come help me. That makes me sound ungrateful. Trust me, I have the best freaking friends in the world. But I really think I need some male energy, some male help. Anyways, I'm gonna start the artist's way, which here I am just complaining about all of the shit I have to do and I'm like, but let me add one more thing. Uh, maybe I should rephrase this. I'm going to attempt to start the artist's way'cause I have a friend who wants to do it with me and I actually think that she and I could be. Like buddies in this and hold each other accountable, but at the same time I'm like, should I start next week? And then I'm like, Ooh, I know how that mindset goes. I start next week, then it's the following week, and then before I know it, it's freaking July. And I'm like, well, maybe I'll start the artist way when I'm 65. I don't know, but that's okay. Uh, I have been reading more, so you know what? I need to acknowledge the small wins and like, and wins. I mean in terms of doing the hobbies or habits or whatever it is that I'm trying to do. And then also recognize. Just because you started reading a little bit each week doesn't mean you're ready to take on one more side thing. So remember how I thought I was gonna learn Pink Pony Club on my birthday? Let's all laugh with me. Oh, goodness gracious. But going back to the extroversion and all of that, getting back into the flow of reaching out to people and contacts and networking and, mingling with my girlfriends and things like that. My friend, my girlfriend Brooke, she owns her own PR agency. I met her last year at an A TL Bucket List event. She is fabulous. I always tell her, I'm like, you're literally the coolest girl. I know, like, of course I have cool friends, but like. Brooke is like, cool. Like I don't even know if that makes sense, hearing that back, but you know what I mean? She's just like, cool. If you're listening to this, Brooke, I hope you're giggling. Uh, but anyways, she is a phenomenal hype woman. All of my girlfriends are phenomenal hype woman. Hell, I am a phenomenal hype woman. So hype women, find fellow hype women in my right. But with Brooke having the PR background and being kind of a, not a content creator friend, but meeting her in this space, and we call this space like my dream space, like the goals I have for myself, the entrepreneurial pursuits, all of that. Especially because, you know, I don't wanna say I am nobody, but like, hmm, I'm not somebody yet, but I'm gonna be somebody one day. All that to say, her belief in me and her hyping me up is. Incredible. And I really, really appreciate it. She'll always be like, I know you're gonna be famous. I knew that the second I met you. And I'm like, I needed to hear that'cause I had three breakdowns earlier. Thanks girl. I joke, joke, joke, but she is incredible. And, the reason I'm bringing her up, we had a girl's outing this past weekend. Somehow I ended up with three Uber driver's phone numbers, not for like, you know, dating purposes, but. They're like, if you ever need a, driver, here's my card, here's my number. I will, I'll come pick you up.'cause it's cheaper than Ubering. And I guess maybe not that I say that out loud. That's a great thing. But yeah, don't know how that happened. Anyways, girls night having fun. And we are at the St. Regis having drinks and Ryan's Seacrest is there. Ryan Seacrest is from Atlanta, Uh, I don't think he lives here now, but I'm sure he visits'cause I'm sure his family's here. And we're like, oh my God. It's Ryan Seacrest. Um, a very beautiful human being. And she immediately starts trying to write my number down on a linen napkin and my Instagram handle for the podcast. Not in any way, like I'm about to leave my number for Ryan's secrets, but to, Hey, you need to connect with this person kind of thing. And with it being a linen napkin, we couldn't get the pin to write. And it was just like he was leaving this and this, that and that. And she's like, do you have a business card? And I look at her and I'm like, Brooke, do you think I have a business card? And as soon as I say that, I think, oh shit, I need a business card. And she says to me, you need a business card with a QR code that goes to your Spotify. Better yet, a link tree that links to Spotify, apple, your website, even your speaking page. And I was like, you are genius. You're so right. So that when I do have these very few and far between moments, at least starting off right now with people that. You never know what could happen. I could whip out a professional looking business card, and I'm like, yo, Ryan, you wanna connect with me because I'm all about following your dreams, which I know you dropped outta UGA back in the day because you said, screw it. I wanna follow my dream and look at you. You're freaking Ryan Seacrest. Everyone knows who you are. So, I mean, your game is my game. I'm just not quite to your level yet. And I also graduated college, but you know. In my defense, I didn't have my dreams then, or at least I was not in tune with them. so have I ordered business cards in the past few days? No, but I promise you, by the end of this week, by the time this recording comes out, I would've bought them. So nothing like holding myself accountable on my own podcast. Okay. Okay. But kind of the point of what I'm saying. Two things. One, Ryan Seacrest, if you're listening, I would love, love, love, love for you to come on the podcast. We can talk about what it means to follow your dream, what it means to bet on yourself, which is always my favorite conversation, and like the journey that got you there and look at you and your success. Also, I think I'm entertaining and I think we'd probably get along really well. The second point to this is you need people like Brooke in your corner. You need people like my friends in your corner. I know that I'm being very general, but like I have some of the best freaking friends in the world who believe in me when I doubt myself, who hype me up when I'm feeling low, who remind me what my magic is, what my talent is. And of course I do the same for them, but. It is so important in having hype people in your circle, okay? And, and not just hyping you when you're down. Like, yeah, girl, you got this. You're gonna get back on the podcast, you're gonna get back in the flow. But even having friends when you're going through it. I mean, we all know, I just went through a major life transition and it meant a lot to me. Of course, my best friends being there, but even some of my content friends, like people I've met in the podcast, community, content creator, community, reaching out, checking in on me, Hey, you've been kind of quiet. What's going on? And I'm like, well, you see, the thing is my life imploded and here's the, here's the tea. And in being able to do that back for them, I say that because I have a few friends going through some major life shit right now. And for me, being on the other side of mine, minus all the to-dos in this house, jokes aside, it's an honor to be able to be that hype person, that support person, that reminder that, hey, your art matters. Your dreams matter. Sometimes you gotta pause, sometimes you've gotta take a step back. Sometimes you gotta balance, you know, find that flow, but you're gonna get through it and I'm gonna help you. I'm gonna be there for you. You never know how much a little text message can go. They always say a little kindness goes a long way. And that's so freaking true. So you need hype people. That's what we're gonna refer to them as. And Brooke is an incredible hype woman. I am so. Grateful that she's not just a hype woman in my life, but she's also a good friend. And I can't wait to see where this future, this future, this future, this lifetime, where this dream goes, because I know it's gonna go somewhere. And, cheers to your girlfriends, your hype People who see Ryan Seacrest and their first means of action is, let me write your number and your Instagram handle down. All right, let's do some business cards because. Maybe it's Ryan's Secrets now and then tomorrow it's Jeff Goldblum, which, you know, that would make me pass the whew, that'd make me pass out in so many good ways. But, uh, you know, maybe one day we'll manifest that. I always have said I will have him on the podcast and mark my freaking words. But all that to say, it's exciting when these kind of moments happen. And even if I feel a little like La la li, like, I'm delusional. I'm de Lulu. I have my girl, Brooke, being like, no, that's exactly what you gotta do. You gotta put yourself out there. You gotta bet on yourself. And then to bring it full circle, that's what Mr. Seacrest did, our friend Ryan. Okay. And look at him. So there's nothing wrong with believing in your dreams. It might take a lot of guts, spa, a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Maybe not as much blood as I, I think, but you know what I mean. Sweat, tears, metaphorical blood. But you're gonna get there. You just can't give up on it. And I'm gonna be honest, you can't do it alone, even if you're the one doing the damn thing. And it's your dream. You need your hype people, you need your community. You need your personal community. You need your friends, your family. Yes. And then you also need your community. Community, the people that are doing what you wanna do. Maybe not directly and specifically, but the people who can understand the hustle can understand what you're going through. So find your people. It's important. Buy the dang business cards. Set up the link tree and Ryan's seacrest. Give me a freaking call because I think we could create a magical episode if I do say so myself and as an Atlanta native. Isn't that a bonus point? Okay. Okay. Enough begging. Mr. Secrest, why do I keep calling Mr. Seacrest? That sounds so weird. Um, the Pro by Mrs. Egress, listen to me. Uh, but all that said and done, I feel magical. Wow. I feel like that's a very, a very different vibe that I started the episode off with. But hey, that just goes to show you how much I love doing this. And like, she's got it. She's got it. but don't give up. Believe in yourself. Always bet on yourself. No matter what it is. You don't have to be an entrepreneur and have some crazy ass dreams like I do. To bet on yourself. Bet on yourself for the promotion. Bet on yourself to cook that crazy complicated recipe in the kitchen. Bet on yourself to be able to hang a curtain rod, not die. I'm not betting on myself there. That's for dang sure. Bet on yourself to figure out how to sleep through the night. That's a goal that I'm gonna maintain. Until I can figure it out, I will figure it out. I know I will, but don't stop. At least not permanently understand. Sometimes we need breaks. I. but always bet on you because what else are you gonna do in this life? You just gonna stare out into the, the sky. Granted, I'm definitely become that person who just stares out the window and looks at all the birds in my backyard. So much so that my team, I. Thinks it's funny because I won't even realize it. A DD probably, but I look off, get distracted'cause there's some crazy hawks or a flock of birds, I don't know. Just crazy animal activity in my backyard. And one of my teammates, I call her my work wife slash work bestie, she got me a bird watching book. So I have entered that era. I think I've mentioned this before in a couple episodes ago, but I just need y'all to know that it's in full swing. It's also very calming, but also. F, maybe it's gonna be a new secret. Talent of mine, identifying birds at the southeast. Oh God, that's funny to me. Anyways, I think that's all she wrote. I need to go eat. I feel very hungry after this episode. Um, but then again, I'm always hungry. So there's that. And, I think you're awesome. I appreciate you being here, and hopefully this episode entertains you. I hope it empowered you in its own way, and if not, you know, maybe you giggled at my misfortune because, sometimes that's all you can do is laugh through the pain. And Lord knows I've been doing a lot of that lately. But cheers to hype people. Cheers to dreams, cheers to following a budget, AKA, creating one in the first place. And you know. Let's see where this ride takes us because, uh, I have some good feelings about it. So if you're not doing so already, you can follow me on Instagram at Elizabeth Cheney and at In Between Pod and then on YouTube and TikTok at the InBetween podcast. Ooh. Also, before I forget, I went with my friend Sarah to see the re-release of Pride and Prejudice for its 20th anniversary. And I just want you to know that movie still freaking slaps. Definitely one of my top three favorite movies. I think Pride and Prejudice has inspired my love life. I'm not necessarily meaning a enemies to lovers story plot. I don't think I would really like that because I don't need any more stress in my life. But, uh, just lean into that hopeless, romantic mindset. cheers to love and cheers to dreams. Ooh, so cheesy, but I love it. Boop. All right. I'll see you next time on an all new in-between. Until then, I'm Elizabeth. Bye.